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As we continue our Holistic Approaches to Homelessness Series, we are thrilled to present Delores Brown, CEO of Community Economic Development Corporation and Dr. Kelly Bruno-Nelson, Executive Director of Cal Aim, Cal Optima as our April Event Speakers.  Mrs. Brown brings over 30 years of experience of creating holistic strategies to develop Affordable Housing and overcome Economic insecurities that segue many individuals into homelessness.  Dr. Kelly Bruno-Nelson brings over 30 years of experience fighting to bring about holistic Healthcare strategies that address the persistent Social Determinants of Health for our homeless and highly vulnerable community members.  Please join us as these dynamic Change Agents present impactful approaches as we all strive to bring cohesive and collaborative resolutions that will restore Vibrant Health, Economic Stability and Housing Security to all members of our communities.

Speakers

Kelly Bruno-Nelson – Executive Director, Medi-Cal/CalAIM

As Executive Director, Medi-Cal/CalAIM, Kelly Bruno-Nelson is responsible for oversight of the agency’s main health plan and its further development through the statewide California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. She brings more than 25 years of experience serving vulnerable populations in Southern California through innovative work in health care and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining CalOptima, Kelly was President and Chief Executive Officer of National Health Foundation (NHF), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization working to improve the health of underserved communities. Prior to NHF, she was Vice President of ONEgeneration in Van Nuys, California, a nationally recognized organization that provided an intergenerational program of adult day health care and childcare that brought together frail elderly and young children. Her earlier career also included leadership roles at a nursing home and in hospital-based social work. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Azusa Pacific University, a master’s degree in social work from California State University, Long Beach and a Doctorate in social work from University of Southern California.

Delores A. Brown – President/CEO, CEDC

Delores A. Brown has over 39 years of experience in the private and nonprofit sector in the field of planning and development for Affordable Housing, mix-use, childcare and youth facilities banking/financial administration, specializing community and economic development, organizational development, fund development, financing and project management, Delores also has more than 20 years of experience in advocating for and supporting public-private partnerships (P3s) at the federal, state and local levels.

Principal lines of Business:

Ms. Brown provides technical expertise and strategic thought leadership to non-profits organizations, government agencies and community developers working to facilitate change by utilization of a cadre of funding mechanisms to include Opportunity Zone, Housing Tax Credits, New Market Tax Credits, and other sources of financing.

Ms. Brown currently serves as a Chairman of the Board of the Clearinghouse CDFI New Markets Tax Credit Committee representing Los Angeles County for over 23 years. (Clearinghouse CDFI is one of largest participants in the NMTC Program, with over $593.6 million of NMTC allocation deployed since inception)., Money 360 New Markets Tax Credit Community Advisory Board and board member of Resources for Infant Educators.

FVLCRUM Fund

Delores Brown facilitated an introduction for transformative partnership between Clearinghouse CDFI and the Minority Wealth Commission to create new private equity funds to concentrate on the growth and global competitiveness of minority businesses. Funds. The launch of the FVLCRUM Fund. The fund has, initial capital commitments of over $300 million, to invest as a combination of equity and debt capital into proven, high-growth enterprises operated by people of color. and business success for minorities.